What parents need to know about the push to get more teens vaccinated
and last updated 2021-05-04 20:59:40-04
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for young adults ages 16 and 17, but the age is expected to be lowered to include 12- to 15-year-olds within the next few days if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizes the move, according to the Associated Press.
Some medical experts say getting more younger people vaccinated is the next step to keeping everyone safe.
âI think some of what will make the path to herd immunity easier will be the opening up vaccination to children,â said Dr. Danny Avula, the Virginia State Vaccination Coordinator.
VDH targets elderly, minority communities with vaccination efforts
and last updated 2021-02-08 16:21:30-05
NORFOLK, Va. - VDH is targeting minority and elderly communities with vaccine clinics this week, including one Monday at the Southside STEM Academy of Campostella.
About 200 people got vaccinated. We are aware based on our data that this community is hit very hard - both elderly and those who belong to minority populations, said Dr. Demetria Lindsay, the director of the Norfolk Health District.
The group also appears to be behind in getting vaccinated with white people receiving significantly more doses compared to other groups. VDH is working with churches and other groups to reach out to minority communities.
Norfolk calls for more volunteers in preparation for mass vaccination
As health districts wait for more COVID-19 vaccine doses, there are calls for volunteers to handle the expected workload. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 11:56 PM EST February 2, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. Health districts across Hampton Roads are calling for volunteers as they wait for more vaccine supply. As we get more opportunities to vaccinate, we are going to need more help to do it, said Paul Brumund, Virginia Department of Health COO for Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Health districts, including Norfolk, have repeatedly called on the state to distribute more vaccine doses in order to speed up distribution. In the meantime, the Norfolk Health District wants to prepare for mass vaccination, even though it remains unclear when that will be possible.
City of Norfolk/Norfolk Department of Public Health
By: Web Staff
and last updated 2021-01-30 15:48:28-05
NORFOLK, Va. â Norfolk Public Schools employees will be the next to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) announced Saturday that it will host more closed vaccination clinics next week to vaccinate the 1,900 NPS employees, as well as 400 second doses to people who were eligible in Phase 1a.
NDPH is continuing to vaccinate residents and employees eligible in Phases 1a and 1b. This week, the health department hosted two appointment-only clinics, vaccinating a total of 1,167 people.
âCurrently, we are in Phase 1b and we are focusing on the top subgroups in that phase. That includes police, fire, and hazmat, K-12 school staff, childcare workers, as well as individuals 65 years of age and older. We are also continuing to vaccinate Phase 1a individuals,â says Norfolk Health District Director Dr. Demetria L
Officials needed to maintain continuity of government (including judges and public facing judicial workers
NDPH vaccination clinics are closed to the general public. Health officials say they will continue to prioritize Phase 1a healthcare workers for closed point of dispensing (PODs) until they all have the opportunity for vaccination.
Starting January 25, Norfolk residents who meet the Phase 1a or 1b eligibility requirements can preregister for a vaccine two ways:
Call 664-SHOT (7478) Monday â Friday from 8 a.m. â 4 p.m.
If you are eligible, you are highly encouraged to use the online form due to long wait times. The preregistration process will add you to a waitlist within the specific phase in which you are eligible.